Saturday, July 9, 2011

Day 27 Pick: Mariners, Pineda -120

A three-day losing skid and six games under .500 has me seriously questioning how much longer I want to do this project. Can't quit, though. Need to prove to myself that I can consistently handle a daily task, and if I can't do it with sports and gambling, then there isn't much that I probably can handle. 

Today, the very last game on the slate grabbed my attention.  The Mariners face off against the Angels in LA and my brain immediately says to go with the Angels because they are the better team.  However, I looked at Pineda's recent numbers and was impressed, realizing why Vegas made him and the Mariners the favorite.

While Joel Pinero does have a 2-0 record against the Mariners the past three years, he posted an ERA a shade under five in these game, making Seattle an intriguing pick.  Whether or not intrigue turns into profits will most likely depend on those dreadful Mariners hitters. 

Units: 2
Overall Record: 10-16

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